Pesaro

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Pesaro which includes general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town
Pesaro showing outdoor art
Pesaro which includes a coastal town, general coastal views and a sandy beach
Pesaro showing street scenes and a square or plaza as well as a small group of people
Pesaro showing general coastal views

The birthplace of the renowned composer Gioachino Rossini is rightly lauded for its music, museums, striking architecture and fabulous beaches.

Pesaro sits on Italy's Adriatic coast, a seaside resort of ancient palaces, museums and long sandy beaches. Relax by the shore, tour stately buildings and watch an opera in the hometown of one of Italy’s greatest composers.

Start you vacation with some relaxation by the sea. Stroll along the coastal promenade and pause to enjoy the views over the Adriatic. Then pick your spot on one of the beaches, which encompass a mix of public and private bathing areas.

When you want a change from the beach, head to the historic center for its beautiful old buildings. Visit the cathedral, which has a history that dates back to the 5th century. The church was restructured in the 19th century although its Romanesque façade is a 12th-century feature. Go on a guided tour of the Palazzo Ducale, a striking looking building that was once used for government business.

Stop by the 18th-century Almerici Palace and view its exhibits of paintings and archeological relics. Continue your cultural tour at Casa Rossini. This is the former home of the 19th-century composer Gioachino Rossini, a Pesaro native. Study memorabilia and portraits of the city’s famous son and see an early 19th-century fortepiano instrument.

In honor of the composer, Pesaro hosts the Rossini Opera Festival every August. But this isn’t the only time of year when you can enjoy an opera. Take in a performance at Teatro Rossini, a sple hcgasaandid neoclassic opera house which hosts a number of opera productions, concerts and plays.

If watching top sporting action is your idea of fun, attend a basketball game at the Adriatic Arena, one of Italy’s largest indoor sports centers. The multipurpose venue, known locally as the Spaceship for its futuristic design also presents concerts and conventions.

Reach Pesaro by flying into Federico Fellini International Airport and then take the 40-minute shuttle service. Get around to Pesaro's golden sandy beaches, historic buildings and cultural attractions on foot, by bus, rental car or taxi. Alternatively, cycle everywhere. Most of the city is flat and so it is very bike friendly.

Grand Hotel Vittoria

Grand Hotel Vittoria

5 out of 5
Via Vespucci 2, Pesaro, PU
The price is ¥15,116 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
¥15,116
¥18,006 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Pesaro. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Big Sphere and Pesato Cathedral are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (289 reviews)
"It was absolutely charming, spotlessly clean and the staff were lovely"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Grand Hotel Vittoria
Hotel Savoy

Hotel Savoy

4 out of 5
Vialle Della Rupubblica 22, Pesaro, PU
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Pesaro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Big Sphere and Pesato ...
7.4/10 Good! (265 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful and helpful staff made our stay at The Hotel Savoy a very pleasant experience. Breakfast provided everything imaginable and was extremely cheap. The hotel is a one minute walk from the beach and just five minutes from the very quaint town centre. We will quite happily return ..."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2024

Hotel Savoy
c-hotels International

c-hotels International

3 out of 5
Viale Modena 19, Cattolica, RN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥7,831 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
¥7,831
¥9,303 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cattolica. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (83 reviews)
Lovely, Clean Hotel
"This hotel is a great find, it's well priced, great location and it is IMMACULATE, fresh towels everyday, bed made and room cleaned everyday. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, I would definitely return here! You get what you pay for in most places, however this hotel exceeded my expectations ..."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

c-hotels International
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
NEW!  Cottage on the hill.  With swimming pool a few km from the sea.

NEW! Cottage on the hill. With swimming pool a few km from the sea.

Marche
Stay at this villa in Pesaro. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions ADRIATIC Arena and Villa Caprile Farmhouse are located ...
What a villa!
"This is quaintly described as a cottage on a hill but it was actually a very large villa in lovely grounds, with the most fantastic big pool with a glorious view, close to Pesaro and the motorway network, yet felt wonderfully remote! Lots of room for 10 (we were 6) and very secure and private with ..."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2024

NEW! Cottage on the hill. With swimming pool a few km from the sea.
PesaroUrbino farmhouse villa with saltwater pool sea view. T. Vendrosella

PesaroUrbino farmhouse villa with saltwater pool sea view. T. Vendrosella

Monteciccardo
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Pesaro. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Lovely tranquil property with great views.
"The owners were friendly and welcoming and offered great advice and help. The property was in a very good condition with stunning views from the lower veranda and pool area. We were very happy with our stay, the only thing to catch us out is that we didn’t realise there was no internal access between ..."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2019

PesaroUrbino farmhouse villa with saltwater pool sea view. T. Vendrosella
Luxury apartment in the center and near the sea

Luxury apartment in the center and near the sea

Pesaro
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Pesaro. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santuario Santa Maria delle ...
Luxury apartment in the center and near the sea
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Alive in the Summer Hibernated in winter However, some good food, good shop and good music can always be found there

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